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Bible learning and education is a life-long process of learning the will of God and then doing it or obeying his commands. Jesus said, You are my friends if you do what I command. (John 15:14) Both Peter and Paul, Jesus’ apostles, reminded Christians to grow in the knowledge of God (Colossians 1:10) and to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 3:18) The Woodson Chapel adult bible classes are designed to assist each class member meet these directives.
Sunday A.M. - Auditorium - Adults
Adults of all ages are engaged in studying God’s Word using the Gospel Advocate quarterly text. Class members are encouraged to read and study the assigned biblical text each week. Class time is spent in a further amplification of the text and its relevance to our daily life. This class is taught by our minister, Steven Guy, or one of the elders.
Sunday A.M. – Fireside Room - Adults
Adults, typically age 40 and older, gather to study God’s Word using topics selected by the class teacher. Chip Osborne, David Osborne, David James and Dennis Falconberry have taught lessons during the past year. A class newsletter is emailed weekly to interested class members.
Chip Osborne will be continuing his series of lessons entitled, "New Lessons from Old Stories, Pt 2." He will be taking a fresh look at some very familiar Bible stories. His goal is to encourage the class to draw deeper meaning from Bible stories we heard as children.
Class activities have included guided tours of Fort Negley and Carnton Plantation. Class members have participated and supported mission works in Honduras, South Dakota, North Carolina and Guatemala.
Sunday A.M. – Room 100S - Adults
Adults of all ages, typically middle age and older, are currently engaged in a study of messages from Joshua taught by Roger Walker. Roger Walker and John Starling teach alternate quarters in this class.
Class activities have included fellowship meals for the membership and visitors to encourage new friendships and deepen existing ones.
Sunday A.M. – Room 204S - Adults
Adults with families from newly married to those with children in college are currently in a series of lessons by Wesley Walker on the "Sermon on the Mount" focused on living Christian lives.
Class activities include support of Mission ABC (school supplies for children in need) and other social gatherings.
Sunday A.M. – Room 202S - Adults/Professionals
Adults from young couples, professional, middle aged and retired are currently engage is a study titled, "New Testament Character Studies"". This class seeks to encourage its members by discussing personal needs and the physical and spiritual needs of friends and loved ones. This class is ideal for those who enjoy delving into biblical discussions on challenging spiritual topics. The class is currently taught by Jeff McNeese.
Sunday A.M. – Room 200S – Young Marrieds/Young Professionals
The Young Marrieds / Young Professionals class is designed to give a Biblical perspective on dealing with the daily struggles of Christian living. The subject matter is geared toward providing pertinent information that would be beneficial for all Christians but especially this age group. Class participation is welcomed and encouraged as we discuss the topics selected. Group activities outside the classroom are encouraged and planned to create a spirit of unity through fellowship. Our current subject is a study of the book titled, "The Gospel of John".
Sunday A.M. – Room 206S – Young Adults and College Age
Join college age and young adults in bible studies focused on current issues and topics of interest to young adults who are striving to grow closer to God and each other while facing the temptations of the world. The class is led by Eric Johns and Jeremy Pharr.
Class activities have included white-water rafting, theme park trips, lake outings and baseball games. The class meets each Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. for a group meal at the church building.
Wednesday A.M. – Fireside – Ladies Bible Class
Ladies of all ages meet at 10:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room to consider unique, topical and subjective Bible studies from a women’s perspective. It is designed to offer encouragement, fellowship and closeness between women of all ages. Nursery services are provided for class members with young children.
Class activities include a juice basket ministry, card ministry, support of World Bible School students in African preaching schools, class visits to Christian bookstores and weekly lunch outings after the class.
The class meets September to May each year. A new class series started Jan 6 entitled "My Daily Walk with God" which focuses on the heart of Christianity - everyday life in Christ.
Wednesday Early Service
This class meets at 5:30pm from September through May each year. It is primarily a class for adults, although everyone is welcome and children and teenagers are frequently present. The class is taught by a variety of different men and topics change from week to week. There is a period of singing and prayer as well as a lesson from the Bible. Generally, the class dismisses around 6:15pm.
Wednesday P.M. – Auditorium
During June, July and August each year, a Summer Series is held with visiting speakers presenting the lesson.
Beginning September, Steven Guy, will present an Old Testament Survey or comprehensive view of each book of the Old Testament. Why study the Old Testament? For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Romans 15:4
Wednesday P.M. – Ladies Bible Class – Fellowship Room
This class meets September to May each year and includes ladies from college age and older. Beginning September, 2010, a new series will begin entitled "Light the Fire" presented by Cynthia Guy. Please plan to be a part of this class, where we sincerly hope that you will find a rekindled love for sharing Jesus.
Wednesday P.M. – Fireside
This class meets September to May each year and includes men and women of all ages. For the fall quarter of 2010, the class is studying lessons from Brad Harrub on "plugging the hole" in the Church. The focus will be on helping our younger generations stay true to the gospel of Christ in a very unChristian world.